Meaning of the word reflectors in English
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reflectors
US /rɪˈflɛk.tərz/
UK /rɪˈflɛk.təz/
Plural Noun
1.
devices for reflecting light, especially ones fixed to the rear of a bicycle or vehicle and to clothing, to warn other road users of the presence of the vehicle or person
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Bicycles must have front and rear reflectors for night riding.
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Wearing clothing with reflectors can increase your visibility to drivers.
2.
telescopes or other optical instruments that use mirrors to form images
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Astronomers use powerful reflectors to observe distant galaxies.
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The observatory houses several large reflectors.
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